Open To Work
Montana Hardnett
Operations Manager
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Keen ability to identify new solutions that reduce cost and improve efficiency. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
MDSi Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
05.2022 - Current
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Coordinated meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of program initiatives.
- Evaluated performance data against established objectives to measure success of programs.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Identified areas where improvements can be made in order to increase efficiency or effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented program activities according to established goals and objectives.
- Monitored program budgets, expenditures, and resource utilization while making recommendations as needed.
Warehouse / Logistics Manager
Caire Inc.
Ball Ground, GA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Led and managed projects to support logistics efforts and plans.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
- Created and enforced policies and procedures for entire logistics team.
- Supervised staff of 50 in daily activities, delivering continuous training and coaching to bolster each employee's skill set.
- Recruited top talent through interviews and personnel recommendations.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
- Identified opportunities to reduce cost and improve productivity.
- Established strategies to address changing market environments and Internet technology.
- Coordinated and monitored inbound and outgoing deliveries, keeping abreast of delays and other issues.
- Rolled out new fulfillment plan to 8 locations which centralized shipping processes and improved control over time and costs.
- Tracked orders using functional systems and coordinated with warehouse workers to ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
Global Logistics Lead
Sol Millennium Medical Inc.
Suwanee, GA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Assessed proposed changes for potential impacts to region, including driver capacity and overflow, delivering recommendations to drive successful logistics during Covid-19 crisis.
- Processed purchase orders and managed complete order cycle for 100+ orders per week.
- Provided smooth operations by maintaining communication with supervisors of other departments.
- Oversaw and monitored the availability of stock products.
- Coordinated material deliveries and equipment maintenance, transportation and disposal manifests for off-site shipments.
- Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than 1000+ packages in 24-hour period.
- Strengthened operational efficiencies by developing organizational filing systems for invoices, customer orders and contract records.
- Cultivated carrier relations and tracked financials to ensure optimum performance.
- Coordinated with freight forwarders to expedite international shipments. ie: China to US, Europe to US
- Analyzed financial data and metrics to calculate strategic plans to maximize revenue and growth.
Distribution Manager
QSpex Technologies Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
12.2011 - 08.2020
- Revised production schedules to account for changing designs, shortages and other types of interruptions.
- Increased inventory efficiencies by 40% with cycle counting on daily basis to immediately spot errors and apply remedies.
- Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed.
- Lead and develop a team of managers, supervisors, logistics, professionals at multiple remote locations. ie: Puerto Rico, New York, Maryland, Georgia.
- Lead logistics teams to provide seamless coordination for all shipping and receiving, warehouse management, and production planning/customer service to ensure effective support of production operations and customer satisfaction.
- Perform all activities in compliance with relevant GMP and Quality Systems standards and specifically with FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485
- Knowledge of all areas of U.S. customs regulations impacting compliant importation including tariff classification, valuation, labeling, customs clearance and associated issues.
- Developed organizational systems for financial reports, schedules, inventory control and merchandising.
- Proactively identified and solved complex strategy problems impacting business direction.
- Monitored inventory control to align ordering processes with demand plans.
- Saved costs through negotiating contracts with freight companies and suppliers.
- Implemented troubleshooting methods and techniques, effectively alleviating issues with equipment and devices, such as scanning and new warehouse software.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Gwinnett High School
Suwanee, GA12.2003
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Management
- Logistics management
- Project Management
- Procedure Implementation
- Proficient in [Microsoft VB, Excel, Word, PBI}
- MRP / Inventory Control
- Super user in multiple MRP Systems [SAP, Sage, Oracle]
- Product management
- Planning /Forecasting
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- System Analysis and Evaluation
- Import and export operations
- Process improvements
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workTimeline
Program Coordinator
MDSi Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Warehouse / Logistics Manager
Caire Inc.
03.2021 - 02.2022
Global Logistics Lead
Sol Millennium Medical Inc.
08.2020 - 03.2021
Distribution Manager
QSpex Technologies Inc.
12.2011 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
North Gwinnett High School